15th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon
Save the date for a luncheon where generosity blooms.
Join us as we come together to celebrate and support Flower Empower, a program of Dream Foundation that delivers hope and compassion through the simple beauty of flowers. Featuring annual awards, a silent and live auction offering extraordinary experiences and must-have items, a raffle, and delicious cuisine!
FOR SPONSORSHIP
Please contact rita@dreamfoundation.org or call (805) 539-2208
FOR OTHER INFORMATION
Please contact flowerempower@dreamfoundation.org or call (805) 539-2215
TICKETS
$150 PER TICKET
Contact flowerempower@dreamfoundation.org if you or your guests have any dietary needs or if you require special access to the event.
Valet and limited self-parking.
HONOREES
2025 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR
Pat and Joe Boris
Jennifer Davila
2025 YOUTH VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR
Natasha Hurvitz
Stella Mast
2025 TREAT DONOR OF THE YEAR
Jill and Jean-Michel Carre of Chocolats du CaliBressan
Sponsorship Opportunities:
BIRD OF PARADISE $15,000
Premier table for ten
Private Behind-the-Scenes tour for four at a Grower partner, including lunch
Four custom floral arrangements delivered locally or mailed as flower boxes
A framed photograph from the luncheon and a birthday bouquet
1 VIP parking spot based on first-come, first served sponsorship commitment date
Name and logo inclusion on invitation, program, website, event emails, on digital donor recognition at event, and in official press release*
Special acknowledgment during the event
MAGNOLIA $10,000
Premium table for ten
Behind-the-Scenes tour for two at a Grower partner, including lunch
Two floral arrangements delivered locally or mailed as flower boxes
1 VIP parking spot based on first-come, first served sponsorship commitment date
Name and logo inclusion on invitation, program, website, event emails, on digital donor recognition at event, and in official press release*
Special acknowledgment during the event
PEONY $7,500
Premium seating for eight
Name and logo inclusion on invitation, program, website, event emails, on digital donor recognition at event, and in official press release*
ROSE $5,000
Preferred seating for six
Name and logo inclusion on invitation, program, website, event emails, on digital donor recognition at event, and in official press release*
ORCHID $2,500
Preferred seating for four
Name and logo inclusion on invitation, program, website, event emails, on digital donor recognition at event, and in official press release*
DAISY $1,000
Preferred seating for two
Name and logo inclusion on invitation, program, website, event emails, and on digital donor recognition at event*
*Please note that we need your commitment no later than February 6 to include your name on the event invitation.
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES:
$5,000
Bubbles Cart Sponsor – underwrites cost of prosecco cart
Printing Sponsor – underwrites cost of invitation, program and other printed event items
Name and logo inclusion on invitation, program, website, event emails and on digital donor recognition at event*
$2,500
Digital Media Sponsor – underwrites website administration, social media marketing, and digital posters at luncheon
Name and logo inclusion on invitation, program, website, event emails and on digital donor recognition at event*
$1,000
Bar & Corkage fees Sponsor – underwrites a portion of drink service
Name and logo inclusion on invitation, program, website, event emails and on digital donor recognition at event*
$500
Gift card wall Sponsor – underwrites a portion of supplies for gift card wall
Dessert or coffee service – underwrites a portion of dessert & coffee service
Name inclusion on invitation, program, website, and event emails*
$250
Silent Auction Sponsor – underwrites a portion of silent auction supplies
Luncheon Décor Sponsor – underwrites a portion of luncheon décor
Name inclusion on invitation, program, website and event emails*
$150
Guest Sponsor – underwrites one ticket – attendance for growers, honorees and volunteers
Name inclusion on program and website
*Please note that we need your commitment no later than February 6 to include your name on the event invitation.
15TH ANNUAL FLOWER EMPOWER LUNCHEON SPONSORS
MAGNOLIA
Apollo & Adara Alday
Robin & Roger Himovitz and Nancy Barasch
Elizabeth & Kenny Slaught
Southwest Airlines
ROSE
Colleen Barnett-Taylor & Michael Taylor
Holly & Bob Murphy
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Sprigeo
ORCHID
Liz & Andrew Butcher
Casa Dorinda
Nathan C. Rogers, Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP
DAISY
Jacob & Daniela Ahrens
Jeanne Anderson
Arlington Financial Advisors
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Kate & Arthur Coppola
Fauver, Large, Archbald & Spray, LLP
Montecito Bank & Trust
Frederick Oshay and Teresa Kuskey
Claude Raffin
Trudy Smith
Sheryl Zimmerman & Philip Sloane
UNDERWRITERS
Tim & Louise Casey
Karen Heimberg
Jennifer Liebeskind
Lori Singleton
Carlene Van Pelt and Steven Young
VNA Health
Beth and Lawrence Wagner
PROGRAM SPONSORS
Robin & Roger Himovitz
The Thornton Foundation
MEDIA SPONSOR
Santa Barbara Independent
EVENT IN-KIND SPONSORS
Amy Love
Blue Blossoms
Crosshatch Winery
ella & louie
EmmaRose Floral
Flower Empower Volunteer Design Team
Lena Britt Photography
Robin & Roger Himovitz
Rosewood Miramar Hotel
TOAST Santa Barbara
Wild West Florals
Ysidro Sake Spritzer
AUCTION IN-KIND SPONSORS
Doen, Action Roofing, Alaska Airlines, Arcadia Studio Landscape Architects, Bettina Pizzeria, Carlyle Salon & Style Bar, Elizabeth Patterson, Emily Joubert, Fleks, Float, Four Seasons Resort Maui, Gorjana, Gregory & Rochelle Kushner, Holdren’s Steak & Seafood, Hudson Grace, Inn at Matteis Tavern, Jessica Barker Medical Aesthetics, Jill Martin, Kevin Gleason, The Lark, Lazy Acres, Lynette Hall, Maker House, Monica Mahoney, Music Academy of the West, My Bougie Bottle, Olio e Limone, Olio Bottega & Olio Pizzeria, Pickleball Mindset, Rosewood Miramar Beach, Santa Barbara Symphony, SB Sailing Center, South Coast Deli, Sugar, SummerWood Inn, Tammy Kronen, The Ranch at Laguna Beach, The Trail Hotel in Bardstown, KY, Thriving by Design by Alexandra Cole, VisitingVR, Westerlay Orchids, Whiskey ’N Rye
EVENT COMMITTEE
Rebecca Borgioli
Shannon DiPadova
Sheri Dirksen
Lynette Hall
Robin Himovitz
Jenny Johansson
Tammy Kronen
Margaret Lloyd
Amy Love
Joanne Ohlman
Carolyn O’Mara
Crosby Slaught
David Sparer
Serena Weddle
EVENT STAFF
Rita Barton
Kisa Heyer
Isabelle Meyer Stapf
Elizabeth Patterson
Barbara Schoch